To select a museum, click “Details/Reserve”, then select which Pass to reserve.
The Butterfly Place
120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886
978-392-0955 https://www.butterflyplace-ma.com/
[Details/Reserve]
A winding pathway through an atrium filled with flowers, koi fish, and quail allows visitors to walk among butterflies from all over the world. Staff members are available for questions and “show and tell” demonstrations. A continuously running video explains the butterfly life cycle, and exhibits enable visitors to observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides with information about each species. A gift shop is on the premises. There is a public picnic area and free parking is available.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science
Pass Benefits
Pass allows one free admission.
This is a coupon pass and can be picked up at the Library up to 1 week in advance. You do not need to return this pass.
You save by using this pass! Admission without this pass is:
Adults: $14.00
Seniors (65+): $12.00
Children (3-12 years): $10.00
Children (2 and under): FREE
Purchased by the TPL using funding from the State Aid to Public Library program administered by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.
Massachusetts State Parks (Department of Conservation and Recreation)
251 Causeway Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114-2104
617-626-1250 http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/
[Details/Reserve]
The Massachusetts State Parks have locations in all regions of the Commonwealth, from Pittsfield to Boston, and from Gloucester to Provincetown. They include beaches, wooded parks, parkways, and reservoirs, each with its own unique activities and amenities like hiking, biking, swimming and boating, camping, and more.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
Each pass provides free parking for one vehicle at a Massachusetts State Park. June through August, please pick up your Saturday or Sunday pass on Friday.
June through August, the Massachusetts State Parks Pass may be reserved once in a 10-day window.
This pass must be returned to the Library the next day.
Purchased by the TPL using funding from the State Aid to Public Library program administered by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.
Museum of Science
1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
617-723-2500 http://www.mos.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The Museum of Science in Boston is located on a piece of land that extends the width of the Charles River, connecting Boston and Cambridge. Dedicated to promoting and educating visitors about science and technology, the museum includes a planetarium, the world’s largest open-air Van de Graaff generator, an IMAX theatre, a butterfly garden, and permanent and changing exhibits on birds, insects and animals; space; dinosaurs; engineering; nanotechnology; math; biology; and more.
Categories: Children, Family, History, Nature, Science, Technology, Sky
Pass Benefits
• This pass will admit up to 4 people at a 50% discount on tickets to the Museum’s Exhibit Halls. Children under 3 are not included in the count of 4 and are always admitted for free.
• Your Library pass can only be used on the date printed on the pass.
• Please bring your library pass confirmation (printed or displayed on a phone) when you visit.
• When you arrive at the Museum, stop at the Box Office to exchange your library pass and purchase your Exhibit Halls tickets at the discounted rate. If you have any questions or would like to reserve your Exhibit Halls passes in advance to avoid waiting in line the day of your visit, please call 617-723-2500 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily).
If you are unable to show your Library confirmation on a phone, you may print out a copy using the link in the confirmation email or request a paper copy from the library.
Purchased by the TPL using funding from the State Aid to Public Library program administered by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
617-973-5200 http://www.neaq.org/
[Details/Reserve]
The New England Aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals, from the giant Pacific octopus to Northern fur seals to little blue penguins. They offer a wide range of exhibits, including a shark and ray touch tank and the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story coral reef featuring hundreds of Caribbean animals. In addition, they have an IMAX theatre and run whale watch boat excursions in partnership with Boston Harbor Cruises from April through November.
Categories: Children, Family, Nature, Science, Ocean
Pass Benefits
• This coupon allows 50% off admission to the New England Aquarium. Only applies to adult and child pricing.
• This is not a ticket.
• Redeem this coupon in the General Admission line at the Aquarium’s ticket booth for discounted admission for up to four people.
• Please visit neaq.org/coupons for details.
• Review the Aquarium’s website at www.neaq.org/safety ahead of your visit to ensure a safe and accessible experience.
• Valid only for Aquarium admission.
• This coupon does not provide any other discounts and cannot be applied to combo tickets.
• Library coupons or tickets obtained with library coupons may not be sold.
• Void if altered or copied. No cash value.
• Hours of operation are subject to change.
Purchased by the TPL using funding from the State Aid to Public Library program administered by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
11 French Drive, Boylston, MA 01505-0598
508-869-6111 https://www.nebg.org/
[Details/Reserve]
Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill features carefully planned gardens and collections of ornamental, edible and native plants, with a number of trails that traverse the 132-acre property. In addition, there are many programs and events, including classes, lectures, art exhibits and concerts. The Garden is run by the Worcester County Horticultural Society, the third oldest active horticultural society in the United States.
Categories: Art, Crafts, Family, Nature
Pass Benefits
This pass admits 2 people at half price. Online pre-reservations are not required, but you may book tickets online (https://nebg.org/planyourvisit/) ahead of your visit with the access code LIBDI. You will need to show the physical Library pass alongside your booked tickets when you arrive at Tower Hill.
This pass must be returned to the Library the next day.
You save by using this pass! Admission without this pass is:
Adults $19
Seniors (65+) $16
Youth (4-12) $9
Dog Walking $8
Generously donated by the Tewksbury Garden Club.
Trustees of the Reservations
The Trustees of the Reservations preserve and protect more than 100 special properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value—nearly 25,000 acres—all around Massachusetts. From Crane’s Beach in Ipswich and World’s End in Hingham to The Old Manse in Concord and Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, visitors to Trustees sites enjoy local history and nature in its various forms: beaches, meadows, forests, swamps and more.
Categories: Family, History, Nature, Recreation
Pass Benefits
This is a coupon pass that must be picked up at the Library.
The Trustees GO Pass:
is valid for admission only; it is not valid for discounts at parking kiosks, stores, cafes, inns, campgrounds, special events or programs, on any equipment rental, or in place of any other permits or passes
allows free or reduced admission, for 2 adults and children under 18, at the Family Level Membership price at Trustees properties that charge an admission fee
To use this pass at Fruitlands, deCordova, or Castle Hill, please enter the promo code GOPASS when securing a timed ticket. Tickets are available at www.thetrustees.org/passes. You must present the physical Library pass at the property in order to receive the discount.
Please note: For a list of properties and information about the hours and admission requirements at each property, please visit www.thetrustees.org
Purchased by the TPL using funding from the State Aid to Public Library program administered by the MA Board of Library Commissioners.